Light shines on festive period in Leven

Lori Cormack

The weather was certainly wintry as Leven town centre heralded the start of the festive period with its annual light switch on.

Dozens of people braved the cold to see the high street illuminated with Christmas cheer on Saturday afternoon, and enjoyed some local entertainment too.

Cody Feechan performed on the day

Alistair Suttie, chairman of Leven Community Council which organised the festivites on the day, thanked evryone who helped to make the event a success.

“Despite a bitterly cold day, there was some great entertainment by singers from Mary Blackford’s singing school and the fantastic local talent Cody Feechan.

“Methilhill Community Pipe Band brought the parade up the High Street and the Second Leven Brownies and Rainbows led the carol singing before Tricia Marwick MSP introduced the Rose Queen, Lola Taylor, to switch on the lights.

“Leven Community Council would like to give a big thanks to all who braved the elements to support the event. A lot of the work to arrange this is done by Leven Environment Group, who arrange and maintain the lighting.”

Tricia Marwick and the Rose Queen lead the parade

Leven Community Council is hoping to make 2016’s event even bigger, but are looking for input from the community.

Alistair added: “We are always looking for suggestions and support to help expand these events, so new input is always welcome.”